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2008 Acura TSX Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2008 Acura TSX StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.70 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.20 LBS. | 0.54 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.10 QTS. | 2.93 L | HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 | DO NOT mix with other transmission fluids. Using transmission fluid other than HONDA Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 | DO NOT mix with other transmission fluids. Using transmission fluid other than HONDA Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Heavy Duty DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Use DOT 4 as a temporary replacement. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | Drain and Refill | 1.40 GALS. | 5.29 L | HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. | S |
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | Total Capacity | 1.90 GALS. | 7.19 L | HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 17.10 GALS. | 64.73 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | Genuine HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid | API - SG/SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives, and continue use can cause stiffer shifting. Replace as soon as it is convenient. | S | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 2.30 QTS. | 2.17 L | Genuine HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid | API - SG/SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives, and continue use can cause stiffer shifting. Replace as soon as it is convenient. | S | |
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | ACURA Power Steering Fluid | DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | Use commercially-available windshield washer fluid only. | S | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.